This role supports the advancement of early-stage innovation by assisting project managers and contributing directly to the development of new products and technologies related to our mission of separating the useful from the harmful. This is a research position.

This internship is based in-person at our facility at 801 Corporate Center Dr. Raleigh, NC 27607. Relocation assistance is not available for this role. This internship requires a minimum commitment of a semester with 20-40 hours per week.

Main Tasks

• Investigate emerging filtration and separation technologies for medical technology and/or pharmaceutical applications.
• Support innovation project managers with assigned project tasks.
• Conduct product, technology, and market research.
• Interview customers and subject matter experts.
• Support ideation-phase projects and help develop potential solutions.
• Publish meeting/workshop minutes and reports.
• Perform all tasks in a positive and professional manner.

Your Profile

Education

• Currently pursuing or recently graduated from a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Bioprocessing Science, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical or Process Engineering, Materials Science, Biological Sciences, Microbiology, Textile Engineering, Textile Technology, Chemical Engineering, or a related science or engineering field.

Skills & Requirements

• Experience or interest in one or more of the following areas: project management, online research, patent research analysis, technical report writing, prototype construction, and testing.
• Strong interest in life sciences, medical technology, pharmaceuticals, or filtration and separation technologies.
• Strong organization, coordination, and communication skills (written and oral).
• Ability to multitask in a collaborative team and office setting.
• Excellent knowledge and use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Interest in sustainable, circular filtration concepts to reduce waste and improve environmental performance.
• Interest or knowledge of filtration and separation technologies